Erin and Nicole sit down to catch up on everything from crashing webinars to mental health days to them both meeting inspiring people.  Erin Hatzikostas discusses hosting a webinar for over 400 women... before her computer decided to interrupt said meeting with a crash and a freeze-frame. But should you let that crash you as well? Heck no!  You join straight back in (straight after 8 minutes anyway) make light of it and continue authentically. Erin talks as CVS' Women in Technology Annual Summit - but the kids had a day off, so how do you manage that schedule? They discuss giving keynote speeches and the difference between huge crowds and podiums, and small crowds and intimacy. They even throw in some coaching from Erin's kids, because who are more authentic than children? They both discuss recent meetings with inspiring people, Erin met Kate Duffy (listen to Episode 34for the interview with her). While Nicole discusses her follow up meeting with NPR, followed by her WTF moment of the week - ever turned up to work and your desk is gone? Looking over sizzle reels on mental health days, and eating Mexican food with margaritas from bodegas. And watch your back, Nicole and Erin start to plot a corporate bathroom takeover.  Tune in for another great episode. If you like jammin' with us on the podcast, b sure to join us for more fun and inspiration! Here are some options... Check out the b BRILLIANT career coaching program @   b Cause Podcast Facebook group @ We share even more crazy stuff here (you probably thought that was impossible).  Take our simple, fun and insightful "What Kind of Dog Are You At Work?" by going to  We have so much fun stuff going on...we wouldn't want you to miss out - join the authenticity movement and our community by adding your email just about anywhere @  Check out our blog for more of our no-BS career advice @ We have fun and inspiring t-shirts @ DISCLAIMER: This episode is not explicit, though contains mild swearing that may be unsuitable for younger audiences.  Tweetable Comments: "I may or may not have one of my video studios in my bedroom." "Your ironing board doubles as a production desk." "A good leader is somebody who is confident, and humble, and always gets people what they need more than what they want." - Mick Hatzikostas "Trust your creative process." "By physical comedy I mean I wore my sneakers and mu jumpsuit, and I was able to get down and dirty with these people." "I don't like podiums, I don't like physical barriers. I would rather be within a sea of people and find my place in that sea." "Do it your way." "It's about figuring out your uniqueness, and how to exploit that in the service of others." "Stop following the formula that works for everybody else." "You have to apply your authenticity flexibly." "Authenticity in action is not supposed to be self-serving, perhaps self-reflecting." "I hate the term networking, we're connecting." "It's really important that the pieces of my life don't exist in silos, I have to connect them." "Sometimes I just need to say no." "What does my vagina and its proclivities have to do with optimization?"